7. Playacar Palace
Located in the upscale Playacar neighborhood of southern Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Playacar Palace earns rave reviews from past guests for its quality customer service. Many travelers credit the all-inclusive resort’s friendly employees with making Playacar Palace feel truly palatial. The 201 guest rooms and suites feature Smart TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi access, liquor cabinets, and, in some cases, personal Jacuzzi tubs. But travelers don’t need to spend much time in their rooms: Playacar Palace cozies up to an expansive stretch of Riviera Maya shoreline and tempts guests out of their abodes with a large pool, three restaurants and soothing spa treatments at the Awe Spa.
8. Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta
Set along Las Estacas Beach, the all-inclusive Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta impresses visitors with its serene, oceanfront setting. While active guests can enjoy entertainment by the pool and recreational pursuits like tennis and beach volleyball, R&R-seekers can get replenished with rejuvenating treatments at the Vita Mar Spa or enjoy tequila tastings led by a sommelier. Meanwhile, younger guests ages 4 to 12 can enjoy supervised activities at the Kids’ Club. Afterward, everyone can regroup for a meal at one of five restaurants, plating everything from Italian to Asian to Mexican dishes. Once you’ve fueled up, enjoy an afternoon siesta in a beachside cabana or steal away to your well-appointed accommodations, outfitted with high-end amenities, including rainfall showers, satellite TVs, stocked minibars and coffee makers. If you have any leftover energy, sign up for a Pilates, yoga or cycling class at the fitness center. What’s more, thanks to Hyatt’s family ties, if you participate in the brand’s loyalty program, you can collect and redeem points and enjoy extra benefits for choosing to stay here.